Scientific Games Partnership

Sportech PLC 29 March 2007 Sportech PLC Strategic technology and distribution partnership signed with Scientific Games Sportech PLC ('Sportech' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce that it has signed a strategic technology and distribution partnership with New York based Scientific Games Corporation, the Nasdaq listed leading global operator of pari-mutuel systems, lotteries and betting terminals. Under the terms of the agreement Scientific Games will provide Football Pools ('pari-mutuel') services, technology development and related IT consultancy services which will enable Sportech to become more operationally efficient on a modern technology infrastructure and will facilitate future integration onto gaming machines and EPOS systems in the retail environment. In addition, the companies will work together to offer Sportech's current and future football games to emerging UK networks operated by Scientific Games, and to potential existing international customers of Scientific Games. The agreement is for an initial 5 year term, and Sportech anticipates a significant improvement in efficiency, speed and operational processes. In addition, Scientific Games will also be entitled to a supplementary sales fee generated from the efficient delivery of products to existing and new domestic and international customers. Commenting on the strategic partnership, Ian Penrose, Chief Executive of Sportech, said: 'A strategic review of Sportech highlighted three prime areas of focus: products, technology and distribution. Sportech is committed to reinvigorating the football pools business and delivering an enhanced product for our customers. Our new partnership with Scientific Games will help address many years of underinvestment in technology, and will provide the technological platform for enhancing our distribution through new and existing distribution channels, including potential within the global customer network of Scientific Games.' 'Scientific Games is a leading global player in the areas of pari-mutuel systems, lotteries and betting terminals, and we are delighted to be working together to be in a position to take advantage of the opportunities ahead'. Lorne Weil, Chairman and CEO of Scientific Games, added: 'We look forward to working with Sportech to develop its pools business and increase the reach of its existing and new products into emerging domestic markets including retail, social clubs and e-gaming portals. Furthermore, we look forward to helping the Company achieve its goals in pursuing international distribution deals by capitalizing on the worldwide appeal and mainstream popularity of the English Football League, the historical brand appeal of the Football Pools and related games such as Spot the Ball'. For further enquiries please contact: Sportech PLC Ian Penrose, Chief Executive 0151 288 3561 Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial David Rydell / Emma Kent 020 7861 3232 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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